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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: AuRavelling79 on December 16, 2016, 10:28:14 pm

Title: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on December 16, 2016, 10:28:14 pm
I do a fair bit of canvassing and find that between midnight and 4 a.m. there is usually someone at home to offer my window cleaning service to. (I use a decent professional head torch so as to send out the right image of course.)

But occasionally the Police seem to turn up and ask me what I'm up to and despite my reasonable explanation they take me off to the slammer.

I wonder what convincing I.D. I might carry to prove I am a legitimate person going about my business?
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: Mick Kent on December 16, 2016, 11:32:00 pm
Someone has had a few too many...
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: alanwilson on December 17, 2016, 12:38:44 am
I normally take a nail bar and a large screwdriver. You wouldn't believe the amount of add on jobs I get helping people get into their cars when they've forgotten their keys.
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: capn sparkle on December 17, 2016, 02:36:01 am
It's not about I.D. more your posture - flounce in flounce out - everyone would take you seriously then
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: Dave Willis on December 17, 2016, 07:04:49 am
I take a Watchtower magazine.
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: jk999 on December 17, 2016, 08:01:03 am
I think someone has got to a few on here firstly frankly, now Granville who's gonna be next😆
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: W.booler on December 17, 2016, 08:23:43 am
Passport and photo card driving licence never fails to do the job.....
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: *Hector* on December 17, 2016, 08:40:22 am
It's probably best if you take Daz's details with you..... after all the custards, the police and everyone else is in awe of the "window cleaning/drumming/bodybuilding God" that is......THE DAZZER.....

You cannot fail to quadruple your round every 2 hours, and even get the plod knocking the doors to wake up the custards just before you get there, hence saving your knuckles...
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on December 17, 2016, 10:06:36 am
I take a Watchtower magazine.
Oh. You're the one.
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: Soupy on December 17, 2016, 10:30:04 am
I take a Watchtower magazine.
Oh. You're the one.

He's not the one, he's a very naughty boy.
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: Windy Miller on December 17, 2016, 10:31:12 am
I like to dress for the occasion. During canvassing sessions earlier in the day smart casual usually does the trick but I have found that a balaclava, dark clothing and leather gloves are essential to success while prising sorry knocking doors at this hour  :P

Also a pair of scissors are handy for when things turn nasty  ;D
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: Windy Miller on December 17, 2016, 10:39:26 am
And not forgetting the most essential piece of kit for when all else fails, a box of cadburys milk tray  :P
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: p1w1 on December 17, 2016, 12:35:00 pm
And not forgetting the most essential piece of kit for when all else fails, a box of cadburys milk tray  :P
showing your age with that one  ;D
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: Windy Miller on December 17, 2016, 08:05:20 pm
And not forgetting the most essential piece of kit for when all else fails, a box of cadburys milk tray  :P
showing your age with that one  ;D
I slipped up there  ;D
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: Spruce on December 17, 2016, 08:28:31 pm
Hector,

I think this is great

I live in my own world but it’s okay. They know me there.


There's a few more joining our world I see.  ;D
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: johnny bravo on December 18, 2016, 09:06:43 pm
this must be a wind up,     i used to do some high street shops around 5am,    but never needed to use a head torch.      surelly you dont lean residential properties after midnight
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: G Griffin on December 18, 2016, 11:33:56 pm
this must be a wind up,     i used to do some high street shops around 5am,    but never needed to use a head torch.      surelly you dont lean residential properties after midnight
No.
Anything up to midnight is ok but not after.
Surely we earn  enough up to 23.59 hours the rest of the year to compensate for that lull in the market.
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on December 19, 2016, 04:30:04 pm
this must be a wind up,     i used to do some high street shops around 5am,    but never needed to use a head torch.      surelly you dont lean residential properties after midnight

Read more carefully johnny bravo. This is about canvassing after midnight.

Only an idiot would clean after midnight!  ::)roll
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: johnny bravo on December 20, 2016, 07:06:44 pm
Well surelly he wont be knocking on doors,     Flyer canvassing maybe,    still creepy.    Just wait till a drunk comes home and thinks you have been messing around his property atfter midnight
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: Tosh on December 20, 2016, 07:23:29 pm
Silly going canvassing if you don’t knock on doors.
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: G Griffin on December 21, 2016, 06:43:47 am
I only canvass commercial work after midnight.
Pubs, lap dancing places, brothels etc.
It's really good for business. Their business.
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: Soupy on December 21, 2016, 08:39:44 am
I only canvass commercial work after midnight.
Pubs, lap dancing places, brothels etc.
It's really good for business. Their business.

I hear that you offer a free buff and polish of stripper poles with your microfibre.
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: steve rix on December 21, 2016, 09:28:01 am
I only canvass commercial work after midnight.
Pubs, lap dancing places, brothels etc.
It's really good for business. Their business.

I hear that you offer a free buff and polish of stripper poles with your microfibre.


Nah its usually too damp and sticky
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: Tosh on December 21, 2016, 10:18:55 am
I only canvass commercial work after midnight.
Pubs, lap dancing places, brothels etc.
It's really good for business. Their business.

They’re lap-dancing establishments, cuh!

“Places”, so working class.
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: Johnny B on December 21, 2016, 11:16:49 am
When I canvass after midnight I show prospective customers my CRO records.

I always wear my smart corporate uniform as well. You will recognize me by my black and white striped top, black trousers and eye mask.

I like my customers to know what sort of person they are dealing with.

John.

Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: robbo333 on December 21, 2016, 12:56:08 pm
That time of night I canvass the back door! 
Title: Re: What ID to take canvassing after midnight?
Post by: Shrek on December 21, 2016, 01:37:14 pm
Santa: Doctor, I've got a mince pie stuck up my arse.

Doctor: Don't worry, I've got some cream for it.